Coal Price Trends in India (Updated October 2025)

• Thermal Coal Demand: Rising across northern and eastern India due to seasonal demand from brick and cement industries.
   
• Coking Coal: Moderate price increase due to import cost adjustments and limited domestic supply.
   
• Sized Coal: Higher demand for screened and beneficiated grades in 6–20 mm range.
   
• Freight Rates: Minor increase from rail and road transport surcharges in October 2025.
   
• Import Parity: Imported coking coal remains higher by 10–15% compared to domestic sources.

1. Grade & Calorific Value (GCV) – Higher GCV = higher cost per tonne.
    
2. Ash & Moisture Content – Low-ash and dry coal fetch premium rates.
    
3. Distance & Freight Charges – Pricing varies significantly based on mine location and destination.
    
4. Seasonal Demand – Power and brick industries increase consumption in winter and summer peaks.
    
5. Government Policy & Auction Pricing – CIL and SCCL auction outcomes directly affect base rates.

We also track price variations for sized and verified coal supplied through beneficiation plants and third-party screening units.
These specialized grades — 0–6 mm, 6–20 mm, 20–50 mm, and 50–100 mm — are in high demand for brick, cement, and foundry sectors, often priced slightly above run-of-mine coal due to sizing and handling costs.